Watching the Oregon Ducks first game against Boise State was as painful for Oregon fans as moviegoers viewing the blockbuster flop, Howard the Duck. The Ducks lost the game 8-19, then were embarrassed further when senior running back, LeGarrette Blount, unleashed his anger on a Boise State player. By the time Blount was restrained and escorted off the field, the damage was done. The running backs action had caused the senior his final year of eligibility, and left Oregon without its leading rusher. One week into the college season, the Oregon football team faced big problems.
In week two, you wondered how the Ducks would respond, and to their credit, they regrouped. Oregon gained a tough victory against Purdue, winning 36-38. By the third game of the season, the Ducks were beginning to play up to their potential. Oregon would beat 18th ranked Utah, due in part to the emergence of freshman running back, LaMichael James, who rushed for 152 yards, and a touchdown in the game. The Ducks and James would continue to roll in week four, when Oregon upset 6th ranked, California, 42-3. As well as Oregon had played, their match up Saturday against USC, would define their season.
In a game of Pac-10 rivals, the Ducks played their best offensive game of the year and came away with a convincing, 20-47 win over, the USC Trojans. Oregon now finds themselves in first place in the Pac-10, with a 7-1 record. With a Pac-10 championship, and BCS bowl game within reach, the Ducks look like one of the best teams in college football. While they'll most likely not have an opportunity to play for the national title, Oregon makes a case for the need of a playoff system in college football.
In week two, you wondered how the Ducks would respond, and to their credit, they regrouped. Oregon gained a tough victory against Purdue, winning 36-38. By the third game of the season, the Ducks were beginning to play up to their potential. Oregon would beat 18th ranked Utah, due in part to the emergence of freshman running back, LaMichael James, who rushed for 152 yards, and a touchdown in the game. The Ducks and James would continue to roll in week four, when Oregon upset 6th ranked, California, 42-3. As well as Oregon had played, their match up Saturday against USC, would define their season.
In a game of Pac-10 rivals, the Ducks played their best offensive game of the year and came away with a convincing, 20-47 win over, the USC Trojans. Oregon now finds themselves in first place in the Pac-10, with a 7-1 record. With a Pac-10 championship, and BCS bowl game within reach, the Ducks look like one of the best teams in college football. While they'll most likely not have an opportunity to play for the national title, Oregon makes a case for the need of a playoff system in college football.
- Oregon football team in 1st place in Pac-10.
- Oregon recovers after a week one loss to Boise State.
- Oregon look like The Mighty Ducks, with a 7-1 record.
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